Approved Code Of Practice For The Design, Safe Operation, Maintenance And Servicing Of Boilers, 2000 Edition Incorporating Amendment 1:2004
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1.15.1Context:
Controllers responsible for safety valves shall ensure that records for safety valves are maintained in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3788Section:
1.29.3Context:
In-service boilers shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999, AS/NZS 3788 and other relevant requirements of this code. The equipment inspectorSection:
1.29.4Context:
Inspection periods for in-service boilers shall be in accordance with AS/NZS 3788 except as modified by ….Section:
1.29.5Context:
The inspection periods for in-service boilers in columns 4 and 5, table 4.1 of AS/NZS 3788 and table 1.2 above are maximum nominal periods.Section:
1.29.7Context:
Inspection periods may only be extended beyond those in columns 4 and 5, table 4.1 of AS NZS 3788 and table 1.2 above, where these have been approved by the Secretary in writing, …Section:
Appendix A2Context:
AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection.Section:
Appendix A2Context:
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.Section:
Appendix G1.3, NOTES: 2Context:
Yes indicates that design verification/fabrication inspection is required by an AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body. This may be a Type "A", "B" or "C" inspection body.Section:
Appendix G2.1Context:
Inspection bodies providing conformity assessment services shall be recognized by the Secretary and accredited to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 with an appropriate accreditation scope.Section:
Appendix A2Context:
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.Section:
Appendix G1.3, NOTES: 2Context:
Yes indicates that design verification/fabrication inspection is required by an AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 accredited inspection body. This may be a Type "A", "B" or "C" inspection body.Section:
Appendix G2.1Context:
Inspection bodies providing conformity assessment services shall be recognized by the Secretary and accredited to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 17020 with an appropriate accreditation scope.Section:
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Approved Maintenance Contractor means a person who is suitably skilled and fully understands the functions and purposes of the boiler control system... ...Within an AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System (QMS) of appropriate scope, orSection:
1.28.3.1Context:
For limited-attendance and unattended boilers operated under a quality management system, this system shall embrace all aspects of maintenance, including outside contractors, maintenance records and the treatment of the boiler feedwater and boiler water.Section:
1.31.4Context:
Unattended and limited-attendance steam installations with one boiler or multiple coupled boilers with a rating (combined rating for multiple boilers) smaller than or equal to 6 MW will require… …(b) A boiler quality management system, audited and certifSection:
1.31.6Context:
It is recommended that the larger attended boiler installations should be operated within a documented and certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.Section:
1.31.7Context:
Every certified QMS must be based on AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000.Section:
2.1.3Context:
Safe manning levels shall be verified by the equipment inspector or be documented within the owner's AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system.Section:
2.1.5Context:
Operating, testing, inspection, repairs, maintenance and minor modifications shall be either: (a) As specified in the certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system for the plant; or…Section:
2.7.2(b)NoteContext:
NOTE:… ...Limited-attendance boilers shall be operated and maintained within a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system (see 1.31).Section:
3.13.2Context:
Limited-attendance boilers not operated under a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system may be operated under a management system audited by an inspection body for a maximum of one year, after which time they shall have achieved certificaSection:
3.13.3Context:
Where there is a situation where the AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system is not yet fully in place, or it has lapsed, then the limited-attendance boiler which should have been covered by this system shall be operated on a one-hourly check basisSection:
3.17.1.1Context:
Maintenance of the boiler control and safety systems shall be carried out by a maintenance contractor who is nominated by the controller, acceptable to the boiler manufacturer and who is certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler contSection:
3.17.1.2Context:
Controllers who are certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systems may nominate themselves to conduct their own maintenance of the boiler control and safety system provided:…Section:
5.1.1Context:
Unattended boilers shall be operated and maintained within a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system where specified in 1.31.Section:
5.18.1.1Context:
Maintenance of the boiler control systems shall be carried out by a maintenance contractor who is nominated by the controller, acceptable to the boiler manufacturer and who is certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systemsSection:
5.18.1.2Context:
Controllers who are certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systems may nominate themselves to conduct their own maintenance of the boiler control and safety system provided:…Section:
Appendix C1.2.2(b)Context:
Prior to operation, following any period of interim arrangement agreed by the Authority: (i) For limited-attendance and unattended boilers with an aggregate power greater than 6 MW: A copy of an AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certificate fSection:
Appendix C1.4Context:
Exemptions (see 1.33) may be renewed by the Authority on reconfirmation from the controller of all the statements in clause C 1.2 above. The Authority will want to see a copy of the current AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certificate …Section:
Appendix C2.1Context:
Limited-attendance or unattended boilers with an aggregate power not exceeding 6 MW may be operated and maintained using a documented operation and maintenance system other than one which is a full implementation of AS/NZS IS0 9001:2000. Such an operationSection:
Appendix G1.3Context:
Conformity assessment shall be performed as indicated in Table G 1 by either an inspection body or within the designer's/manufacturer's quality management system as appropriate.Section:
Appendix G3.1Context:
…Such a quality management system shall be certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000, and shall be recognised by OSH - Engineering Safety.Section:
9.2.1Context:
Where the design is such that the heat exchanger can operate safely under the most adverse conditions, without any water in it, then it may be designed to the unfired pressure vessel standards; ASME Section VIII, NZS BSPD 5500 or AS 1210, provided it fallSection:
Appendix A1Context:
NZS BSPD 5500 Specification for unfired fusion welded pressure vessels.AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
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Appendix A4Context:
AS/NZS 1200 Pressure equipment.Section:
1.11.1.1Context:
Where a boiler is intended for general approval and installation anywhere in New Zealand, the seismic requirements for Zone Factor Z = 1.2 shall apply. (Refer NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(a)Context:
The boiler and all its components, including in particular the supports and the boiler drums and headers in the general region of the supports, shall be designed to additionally include the seismic provisions of NZS 4203.Section:
1.11.1.1(c)Context:
Where a boiler is intended for general approval and installation anywhere in New Zealand, the seismic requirements for Zone Factor Z = 1.2 shall apply. (Refer NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(f)Context:
Any respective wind loading need not be considered simultaneously with the seismic case (refer to NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(g)Context:
For pressure equipment installed at ground level, the minimum coefficients will always be greater than the NZS 4203 requirements;Section:
1.11.1.2Context:
During the design of shell boilers, in addition to any other requirement of AS 1228 or BS 2790, particular attention shall be given to ensure that boiler as a whole, including in particular the supports and the boiler shell in the general region of the suSection:
Appendix A1Context:
NZS 4203 General structural design and design loadings for buildings.Section:
1.11.1.1Context:
Where a boiler is intended for general approval and installation anywhere in New Zealand, the seismic requirements for Zone Factor Z = 1.2 shall apply. (Refer NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(a)Context:
The boiler and all its components, including in particular the supports and the boiler drums and headers in the general region of the supports, shall be designed to additionally include the seismic provisions of NZS 4203.Section:
1.11.1.1(c)Context:
Where a boiler is intended for general approval and installation anywhere in New Zealand, the seismic requirements for Zone Factor Z = 1.2 shall apply. (Refer NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(f)Context:
Any respective wind loading need not be considered simultaneously with the seismic case (refer to NZS 4203)Section:
1.11.1.1(g)Context:
For pressure equipment installed at ground level, the minimum coefficients will always be greater than the NZS 4203 requirements;Section:
1.11.1.2Context:
During the design of shell boilers, in addition to any other requirement of AS 1228 or BS 2790, particular attention shall be given to ensure that boiler as a whole, including in particular the supports and the boiler shell in the general region of the suSection:
Appendix A1Context:
NZS 4203 General structural design and design loadings for buildings.Section:
Appendix A2Context:
AS/NZS 4481 Pressure equipment - Competencies of inspectors.NZS 5261:2003 Gas installation
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1.10.4Section:
Appendix A1Context:
NZS 5261 Gas Installation.Section:
Appendix A1Context:
NZS/BS 806 Specification for design and construction of ferrous piping installations for and in connection with land boilers.Section:
1.15.1Context:
Controllers responsible for safety valves shall ensure that records for safety valves are maintained in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS 3788Section:
1.29.3Context:
In-service boilers shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes and Passenger Ropeways) Regulations 1999, AS/NZS 3788 and other relevant requirements of this code. The equipment inspectorSection:
1.29.4Context:
Inspection periods for in-service boilers shall be in accordance with AS/NZS 3788 except as modified by ….Section:
1.29.5Context:
The inspection periods for in-service boilers in columns 4 and 5, table 4.1 of AS/NZS 3788 and table 1.2 above are maximum nominal periods.Section:
1.29.7Context:
Inspection periods may only be extended beyond those in columns 4 and 5, table 4.1 of AS NZS 3788 and table 1.2 above, where these have been approved by the Secretary in writing, …Section:
Appendix A2Context:
AS/NZS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection.Section:
1Context:
Approved Maintenance Contractor means a person who is suitably skilled and fully understands the functions and purposes of the boiler control system... ...Within an AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certified Quality Management System (QMS) of appropriate scope, orSection:
1.28.3.1Context:
For limited-attendance and unattended boilers operated under a quality management system, this system shall embrace all aspects of maintenance, including outside contractors, maintenance records and the treatment of the boiler feedwater and boiler water.Section:
1.31.4Context:
Unattended and limited-attendance steam installations with one boiler or multiple coupled boilers with a rating (combined rating for multiple boilers) smaller than or equal to 6 MW will require… …(b) A boiler quality management system, audited and certifSection:
1.31.6Context:
It is recommended that the larger attended boiler installations should be operated within a documented and certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.Section:
1.31.7Context:
Every certified QMS must be based on AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000.Section:
2.1.3Context:
Safe manning levels shall be verified by the equipment inspector or be documented within the owner's AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system.Section:
2.1.5Context:
Operating, testing, inspection, repairs, maintenance and minor modifications shall be either: (a) As specified in the certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system for the plant; or…Section:
2.7.2(b)NoteContext:
NOTE:… ...Limited-attendance boilers shall be operated and maintained within a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system (see 1.31).Section:
3.13.2Context:
Limited-attendance boilers not operated under a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system may be operated under a management system audited by an inspection body for a maximum of one year, after which time they shall have achieved certificaSection:
3.13.3Context:
Where there is a situation where the AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system is not yet fully in place, or it has lapsed, then the limited-attendance boiler which should have been covered by this system shall be operated on a one-hourly check basisSection:
3.17.1.1Context:
Maintenance of the boiler control and safety systems shall be carried out by a maintenance contractor who is nominated by the controller, acceptable to the boiler manufacturer and who is certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler contSection:
3.17.1.2Context:
Controllers who are certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systems may nominate themselves to conduct their own maintenance of the boiler control and safety system provided:…Section:
5.1.1Context:
Unattended boilers shall be operated and maintained within a certified AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system where specified in 1.31.Section:
5.18.1.1Context:
Maintenance of the boiler control systems shall be carried out by a maintenance contractor who is nominated by the controller, acceptable to the boiler manufacturer and who is certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systemsSection:
5.18.1.2Context:
Controllers who are certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 for the maintenance of boiler control systems may nominate themselves to conduct their own maintenance of the boiler control and safety system provided:…Section:
Appendix C1.2.2(b)Context:
Prior to operation, following any period of interim arrangement agreed by the Authority: (i) For limited-attendance and unattended boilers with an aggregate power greater than 6 MW: A copy of an AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certificate fSection:
Appendix C1.4Context:
Exemptions (see 1.33) may be renewed by the Authority on reconfirmation from the controller of all the statements in clause C 1.2 above. The Authority will want to see a copy of the current AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 certificate …Section:
Appendix C2.1Context:
Limited-attendance or unattended boilers with an aggregate power not exceeding 6 MW may be operated and maintained using a documented operation and maintenance system other than one which is a full implementation of AS/NZS IS0 9001:2000. Such an operationSection:
Appendix G1.3Context:
Conformity assessment shall be performed as indicated in Table G 1 by either an inspection body or within the designer's/manufacturer's quality management system as appropriate.Section:
Appendix G3.1Context:
…Such a quality management system shall be certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000, and shall be recognised by OSH - Engineering Safety.